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The George L. Smith room at Franklin Memorial Library was the gathering place for approximately thirty members and guests to celebrate the fiftieth year of the club’s existence. The room was …
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10/29/25
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Jim Roberts, owner of Southern Traditions, recently turned 50 — and what a way to celebrate. September became a whirlwind of international floral artistry as Jim traveled to France twice and Italy …
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10/29/25
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It was my first trip back to Swainsboro in quite a while. For some time, I had promised to show my daughter the hometown she has heard so much about. A lot has changed since I graduated from …
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10/29/25
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The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization proudly presented the 47th annual Miss Emanuel Co/Miss Southeast Georgia/Miss Crossroads of the South Competition on Saturday, October 25, at East …
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by ANGIE ROBINSON
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10/29/25
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Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state proclamation declaring Sunday, November 2, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia. Members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association recently joined Emanuel …
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10/29/25
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The 2025 Georgia National Fair in Perry had a record breaking attendance of 612,706 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 565,000. Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority is already looking …
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10/29/25
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Dr. Denise Warnock, Emanuel County Schools Superintendent is one of 20 school superintendents from across Georgia who have been named to the first cohort of the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce …
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by RHIANNON EADES
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10/29/25
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The Miss Southeast Georgia Scholarship Organization will proudly present the 44th annual Miss Emanuel County, Miss Southeast Georgia and Miss Crossroads of the South Competitions
on Saturday, …
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10/22/25
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Recent news coverage has raised concerns about the financial health of some Georgia school districts. Emanuel County Schools wants to assure our community that we maintain strong financial safeguards …
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by DR. DENISE WARNOCK
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10/22/25
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Celebrate the season with an afternoon of fun at First Baptist Church’s Free Community Fall Festival this Sunday, Oct 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 240 W Main St., Swainsboro. Families and children of …
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10/22/25
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Tomorrow, October 23, the library will be closed all day for a Regional Staff Meeting. Normal hours will resume Friday, October 24, at 8 a.m. As always, we will host Toddler Time on Fridays at 10:30 …
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by KAYLA WILLIAMS
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10/22/25
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Ebenezer Greenleaf Church recently held its homecoming and sixty-eighth Reubin Thompson family reunion at the national Methodist historical site, founded in 1800 and located in Kemp. The service was …
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by PETITE GARRETT
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10/22/25
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Piggly Wiggly has officially purchased the local Harvey’s Supermarket in Swainsboro. As part of the transition, Harvey’s will close on November 9 and will reopen on November 21.
“We cannot …
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10/22/25
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A Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, October 25, at 1 p.m. at the Bone Yard. Speakers for the event will Greg Quarterman, City Councilman District 6; Lafonda Taylor, City Councilman District 1; …
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10/22/25
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A reminder to the community that our 16 Wonderful Book Characters are able to take donations in person from donors, clubs, businesses and organizations. All donations are tax deductible and every …
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by TAMRA ALLEN
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10/22/25
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The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting this past Monday evening, October 20, in the Emanuel County Courthouse. Chairman Jim Sherrod was joined by Commissioners …
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10/22/25
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Mt. Olivet Baptist Church near Garfield will be having their Fall Festival Saturday, November 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. Activities will include games, cake/pie walk, hayride, face painting, hot dog meal, …
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10/21/25
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Saturday morning brought sunshine, teamwork, and Tiger pride as the Swainsboro Fire Department and Swainsboro High School Athletics joined forces for a car wash fundraiser. For just $10 a wash, …
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by Roosevelt Young
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10/15/25
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The July 2025 Term of the Emanuel County grand jury reconvened on Friday, September 26, 2025, with The Honorable Robert S. Reeves presiding. John Polychrones served as Foreperson, Karole Brown served …
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10/15/25
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